The health of the eyes can be significantly impacted by pollution, which includes a variety of pollutants such as sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and particle matter.
Symptoms like dry eye syndrome, eye irritation, redness, watering, and a grainy sensation in the eye, can result from exposure to these pollutants. Furthermore, prolonged exposure to high pollution levels has been connected to more serious eye disorders such as cataract development and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can result in blindness and visual impairment.
These pollutants can also lead to eye allergies, and manifest as symptoms like swelling, redness, and itching. These reactions impair eye health by causing discomfort and worsen the existing issues.
Dr. Yogesh Patil, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, shares insights on different ways to prevent pollution in your eyes:
1. Reduce Exposure: Try to spend as much time indoors as you can while pollution levels are high, especially during periods of high pollution.
2. Use Air Purifiers: By using air purifiers at home and at work, indoor air pollution can be considerably reduced, providing a safer environment for your eyes.
3. Wear Protective Eyewear: When you must be outside, you can protect your eyes from dangerous pollutants by wearing protective glasses or sunglasses.
4. Preserve interior Air Quality: Steer clear of interior behaviors that harm air quality, like smoking or using certain heaters without enough ventilation.
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